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My Breakup with Dropbox: How Self-Hosting Nextcloud on TrueNAS Changed the Game

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My Breakup with Dropbox: How Self-Hosting Nextcloud on TrueNAS Changed the Game

I finally did it. After years of watching subscription fees tick upward and wondering just how private my "private" cloud files and folders really were, I pulled the plug on Dropbox and Box.com. The alternative? A self-hosted instance of Nextcloud running on my own hardware. This wasn&

Implementing a Bulletproof 3-2-1 Backup Strategy with Proxmox Backup Server

Implementing a Bulletproof 3-2-1 Backup Strategy with Proxmox Backup Server

My journey to implementing a comprehensive backup solution for my homelab culminated in deploying Proxmox Backup Server (PBS) with a true 3-2-1 backup strategy. After months of managing Proxmox VE nodes and experimenting with various storage configurations, I finally achieved peace of mind knowing my virtual machines and containers are

HP EliteDesk G4 SFF as a NAS

HP EliteDesk G4 SFF as a NAS

Review & Homelab Experience Quick Verdict The HP EliteDesk 800 G4 SFF is a surprisingly capable entry-level NAS server for homelabs with moderate storage and self-hosted app needs. It’s silent, energy-efficient, and powerful enough for media servers, containers, and backup targets. However, limited drive bays and non-ECC RAM mean

My Docker Journey

My Docker Journey

How Proxmox VE Helper Scripts Made Docker Effortless in My Homelab Entering the world of self-hosted services was both exciting and overwhelming. My homelab journey started with a desire for control, privacy, and hands-on learning—but running applications reliably was a constant challenge. It wasn’t until I discovered Docker

My First Proxmox VM: Installing Home Assistant OS

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My First Proxmox VM: Installing Home Assistant OS

Introduction Excited to share my journey into virtualized home automation! I recently set up Proxmox on a Lenovo Tiny PC, and the first virtual machine I spun up was the ever-popular Home Assistant OS. Here’s how it went and some tips for fellow Moroccan homelabbers. Why Home Assistant? Home

Building My Homelab — Why Proxmox on Lenovo Tiny PC Is the Perfect Combo

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Building My Homelab — Why Proxmox on Lenovo Tiny PC Is the Perfect Combo

Introduction Diving into the world of Homelabbing, I wanted a setup that was both powerful and compact. with my recently acquired Lenovo Tiny PC, and after extensive research, I chose Proxmox Virtual Environment as my hypervisor platform. This article outlines the why and how of my journey, and why Proxmox

Why I Built My Homelab: A Moroccan Tech Enthusiast's Journey

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Why I Built My Homelab: A Moroccan Tech Enthusiast's Journey

There was a moment when I realized I was paying for services I could host myself. Multiple cloud subscriptions, storage plans, email services—each month felt like throwing money away. But more importantly, I realized something else: I had no control over my own data. As a Moroccan Tech Enthusiast